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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.29, 981.75 and 325.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.29, 981.75 and 325.25 is: 488.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.29 : 981.75 = 325.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.29/981.75 = 325.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.29x = 981.75 × 325.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.29x = 319,314.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,314.19/654.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.03

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